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Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 01:18:12 -0800
On 3/10/04 17:26, "Joe Federici" <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > my point was, is that if someone takes the time to makes...
Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:22:33 EST
...I need to get the short shift kit from Gene Berg to improve my shifting I have built the engine around my driving habits...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
...I'm calling this project complete, I'm happy with the shifting and like how the GW quick shift kit reduces the travel of...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
...I'm calling this project complete, I'm happy with the shifting and like how the GW quick shift kit reduces the travel of...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
...m happy with the shifting and like how the GW quick shift kit reduces the travel of the shifter when changing gears. > > -Mark > >> On...
Re: My first trip in the hand painted westy - shifting/clutch problems
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:36:03 -0700
...it and replacing all the rubber with a seal kit and 5mm hose. The quick hack involves taking the front wheels off, jacking the...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...It is called shifterkit1 and it is $99. > I have used this kit to rebuild the Vanagon shifter many times. I also > have some...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:24:59 -0600
Good advise on the shifter linkages, thank you. After a quick search for the bushings, there seems to be a confusing amount of options...
Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Jun 2021 19:30:04 -0400
...If while driving in 3rd gear gently push the shifter forward and work the throttle. If the shifter is moving with the throttle this...
Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:43:45 -0500
...The coolant path gets the air out their quickly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
...PM, Kevin Duvernay wrote: > Good advise on the shifter linkages, thank you. After a quick search for > the bushings, there seems to be a...
Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:43:12 +1200
...The shifter has to be fitted into the cockpit floor in place of the VW unit. The Porsche trans shift rod is an axial...
Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 16 May 2001 14:50:12 -0400
...The kit was these adapters, plus the engine mounts and assorted adapters for the shifter and clutch hook-ups. You can still find running...
Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 8 Jun 2021 18:32:44 -0700
...If while driving in 3rd gear gently push the shifter forward and work the throttle. If the shifter is moving with the throttle this...
Re: FW: 1 Tristar & 1 Special Syncro FS READ!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:43:18 -0500
...Momo Steering wheel & Shift knob. Sony MD Player Weekender Rear seat (folds down) 2 inch lift kit Autotech rebuildavle Muffler system. Over 50K invested...
Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:14:15 -0700
...If while driving in 3rd gear gently push the shifter forward and work the throttle. If the shifter is moving with the throttle this...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 14:49:42 -0500
...PM, Kevin Duvernay wrote: > > > Good advise on the shifter linkages, thank you. After a quick search for > > the bushings, there seems to be a...
Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
Historical mailing list - mike ingle
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 22:14:14 -0700
...This particular one has synchro into reverse > too! > > Kits are "available" to fit these, from Marty Schneider's MSDS > <www.msdsinc.com>, e-mail...
Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:49:30 -0600
...Hmmm, have appointment on Monday to assess, but ordered new clutch kit w/ TO bearing etc., cross shaft, in case needed-maybe new rebuilt...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:42:26 -0800
...year, on all manual shift vanagons. I rarely even find badly worn parts........just sticky ones needing a quick shot of a good spry...
Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 17:57:36 -0500
> So now people aren't happy with the price so they > want to go over seas to find something cheaper. > > Well personally that sucks...
Re: List member count
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:26:24 -0500
...Another group purchase I > participated in was the quick shift kit and shifter extension which came > from Gene Berg. I still have them in...
clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
...brakes a couple times quickly; that would seem to help changing gears NOTE: it was so difficult to shift gears i actually broke my...
'87 Westy FS in NE Ohio
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 12 Aug 2001 23:57:11 -0400
...The owner says.."FS '87 Westy GL, Auto, AC, excellent shape, new engine at 90k, 133 K now, middle seat added, kitchen in like...
Re: If you need a rebuilt trany!
Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
Fri, 25 May 2007 15:37:34 +0000
...Can't wait for Tuesday's install! By the way, I'm also going to try out the Gene Berg short shift kit - I...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:58:32 -0800
...year, on all manual shift vanagons. I rarely > even find badly worn parts........just sticky ones needing a quick shot of > a > good spry...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:47:34 -0800
...any time you are in 3rd ...........like say loosing speed heading up a hill, 2nd is available with a quick slap on the shifter...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:50:43 -0700
...Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick > > On 08/30/2011 03:07 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> "how much...
Re: '87 Westy FS in NE Ohio
Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:39:37 -0400
...The engine ran > well and shifted fine. The AC was typical for a Westy. > The pop top screen was patched, with more holes throughout...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:58:21 -0700
...Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty > Darn Quick > > >> >> On 08/30/2011 03:07 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>> "how much...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:34 -0800
...year, on all manual shift vanagons. I rarely even find badly worn parts........just sticky ones needing a quick shot of a good spry...
Re: quick and dirty head swap
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:49:59 -0700
...I don't know. - I have a tube of "The Right Stuff" sealant in addition to the Renszoil that came with the gasket kit...
Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 20:26:20 -0500
my point was, is that if someone takes the time to makes or design something it's wrong to just send it off to...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:06:45 -0700
...Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty >> Darn Quick >> >> >> I had a real tendency to carry way too many spares. >> >> Here's...
Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 May 2017 01:01:29 +0000
Most of the kits now come with spring type clamps and hoses so tight they almost don't need clamps. With all the other...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Art
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:57:19 -0500
...any time you are in 3rd ...........like say loosing speed heading up a hill, 2nd is available with a quick slap on the shifter...
Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:18:59 -0700
...seal kit.� (I'm aware of the 3rd/4th Slider Hub problem; my driving style is as gentle and silky smooth in shifting as...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:20:17 -0500
...heading up a hill, > 2nd is available with a quick slap on the shifter.........no need to push in > the button. > There's an...
Re: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:47:26 -0400
...Most cars are front heavy and of course weight will shift to the front while stopping but the Vanagon has much more a of...
Debunking GoWesty!
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:48:02 -0700
...Yes they are slow (67hp) but Wesfalias were never quick out of the factory. What the author fails to mention is that HP increases...
Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 03:22:27 -0500
...they could have easily stayed their hand and there would have been no incentive for competition since the vanagon short shift market is relatively...
Re: Need advice on Brake issues and shifting issues
Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:52:38 -0500
...gearbox properly shifting based on your feedback. You are 2 for 2 - never seen so much email since I retired. Quick intro: In Ontario...
Not sure what this is, but it's pretty
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:42:07 -0700
...With all the other VW's around in the pic I would say it is a kit car. Jere Jeff writes: I once worked...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:05:57 -0400
...in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work >> over the...
Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:49:31 -0700
...seal kit. (I'm aware of the > 3rd/4th Slider Hub problem; my driving style is as gentle and silky smooth > in shifting as...
FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:16:35 -0800
...I quickly checked my mirrors, flipped on the turn signal, down-shifted, slammed on the brakes and literally careened across three lanes of rush...
Re: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:07:51 -0400
...Most cars are front heavy and of course weight will > shift to > the front while stopping but the Vanagon has much more a of...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
I know this sounds a bit crazy but pulling the heads should not be taken lightly and a quick and dirty job usually just...
Re: !! MUST SELL!! 81 Vanagon - Pics are up!
Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:02:56 -0800
...I have a patch kit for it. I just haven't got to it yet. Clutch feels good, tranny shifts easy and doesn't...
Re: Debunking GoWesty!
Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
Sat, 2 Sep 2006 10:17:22 -0700
...Yes they > are slow (67hp) but Wesfalias were never quick out > of the factory. What the author fails to mention is > that HP increases...
Transmission ratios with TDI motors
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 2 Nov 2003 09:18:46 -0800
...I like the shifting points with the new gears - I think you can say 3300 rpm to 3400 RPM is a good shift point...
Re: 094 5 Speed kit
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:43:57 -0800
...Also, if the torque loading can now exceed the > lubricant capabilities of keeping the gear teeth separated gear wear and > more heat happens quickly...
Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:35:09 -0400
...We offer all of them and I can get them to you quickly. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Marc Perdue wrote...
Re: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:48:58 -0400
...Quick up to about 4000 rpm and then, whhooooosh jet power until 6500. I loved it. And that was an automatic. I was shifting...
Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
...a end to thread into the sparkplug hole and a male quick release end to connect to your air hose. To run the test...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:13:20 -0700
...with the 5sp already installed, re-furbish all the shift linkages using a kit from one of our fine list vendors.... It's still...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
...Be sure you fabricate your test hose with an in line ball valve so you can quickly apply or release pressure. Should something go...
Re: Whoa! H6 subie & Dieselboxer
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:01:03 +1200
...having that in Totoro.  That would be just crazy!  Quick up<br> to about 4000 rpm and then, whhooooosh jet power until...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:24:07 -0700
...with the 5sp already installed, re-furbish all the shift linkages using a kit from one of our fine list vendors....� It's still...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
...a end to thread into the sparkplug hole and a male quick release end to connect to your air hose. To run the test...